How do I punish properly?
It can be difficult to integrate punishment into education in a meaningful way. This is one reason why many educators reject them. In any case,… Read More »How do I punish properly?
How parents can motivate their children to learn
When learning for school, there is often a point for us parents when we ask ourselves, how can I motivate my child to learn. It… Read More »How parents can motivate their children to learn
Lifelong learnin
Education does not happen at a specific point in life. Thus, the term not only refers to the fact that every individual should be encouraged… Read More »Lifelong learnin
A new school year starts!
In a new school year, children may enter new classes, meet new teachers, have to discover new classrooms and buildings, and may have to take… Read More »A new school year starts!
Learning an instrument as an adult
If you want to master an instrument perfectly, it is best to start playing as a child. But even as an adult you can still… Read More »Learning an instrument as an adult
Inner pig: some simple tips to overcome it
Do you sometimes find it hard to motivate yourself to study? You are definitely not alone! Everybody has his or her inner pig sometimes. Often… Read More »Inner pig: some simple tips to overcome it
How parents can help their children with concentration problems
Concentration is the be-all and end-all for successful learning. Many children today are not concentrated and sometimes have massive concentration problems. But right away: Not… Read More »How parents can help their children with concentration problems
Tips to think positively more often
Thinking positively does not mean pushing everything negative away from yourself, because then you fall into the extreme of toxic positivity. Rather, thinking positively means… Read More »Tips to think positively more often
Effective learning techniques
The use of effective learning methods is of vital importance and leads to improved learning success. A small selection of successful learning methods gives students… Read More »Effective learning techniques
Estimation comes before calculation
Nothing demonstrates the lack of mathematical education more than overly exact calculation. Carl Friedrich Gauss Many students think that the only thing that matters in… Read More »Estimation comes before calculation
What characterizes the learning process in adults?
All learners bring with them individual conditions that influence their personal learning process. Basically, it can be said that the learning requirements of adults differ… Read More »What characterizes the learning process in adults?
The main differences between children’s learning and adult learning
Children grow into a world shaped by adults. They have to get involved with the rules that apply, acquire basic cultural techniques, appropriate the world… Read More »The main differences between children’s learning and adult learning
How can you make learning strategies palatable to children?
Pupils are hardly willing to engage in experiments with regard to learning strategies. Typical statements were: “What’s the point?”, “I’m just not talented in this… Read More »How can you make learning strategies palatable to children?
Brain sizes
The brain of a man weighs on average about 1.4 kilograms, while the brain of a woman with the same body size is about a… Read More »Brain sizes
How to learn a new foreign language
Language skills, such as German or French, in addition to one’s own native language, are almost indispensable in today’s global world. But not everyone finds… Read More »How to learn a new foreign language
What are mnemonics?
Mnemonics are memory techniques whose origin goes back to antiquity. There are different techniques, but all have in common that the memory performance is increased… Read More »What are mnemonics?
The learning methods for adults
True, adults learn very differently than children – but not necessarily worse. Children often approach new challenges much more intuitively and learn in a very… Read More »The learning methods for adults
What you need to keep in mind when learning
A daily routine is important. Regular learning helps you to really memorize the material. Listen carefully to what is said in class and also write… Read More »What you need to keep in mind when learning
The Marketplace Method
Some students learn best in groups. For example, they can take turns playing “teacher” and answering each other’s question in detail. The marketplace method works… Read More »The Marketplace Method
The drawers in the head
To learn successfully, you have to understand how the brain works. For example, when you learn a mathematical formula by just looking at it, it… Read More »The drawers in the head
The use of visualizations
Visualizations of information create more clarity about content, are better remembered than words and are also a lot of fun. Even simple drawings have a… Read More »The use of visualizations
What is wisdom?
An important aspect of wisdom is the deep knowledge that one gains from life experience, i.e. knowledge about life in general, about people and also… Read More »What is wisdom?
Create artwork with your child
Stubborn memorization is not only boring, it also usually only sticks in the short-term memory. Bring some variety into the preparation for a class assignment… Read More »Create artwork with your child
Let your child create worksheets
A very good way to review material is to write a worksheet or sample class assignment for your child. Formulate questions or assignments and have… Read More »Let your child create worksheets
How to save half of your learning and studying time
We live in an information society: Those who know more are much further ahead than others! Whether in studies or at work – quickly familiarizing… Read More »How to save half of your learning and studying time
Photoreading
I took a course in speed reading and now I am able to read “War and Peace” in twenty minutes. It’s about Russia. Woody Allen… Read More »Photoreading
Efficient reading of technical texts or reference books
Efficient reading of technical texts or books means that you read much faster and at the same time you can absorb more than with normal… Read More »Efficient reading of technical texts or reference books
The ability of quick reading
98 percent of the population has an average reading speed of 160 to 170 words per minute, which is about the same as schoolchildren aged… Read More »The ability of quick reading
Factors influencing the speed of reading
Sitting posture: The reader’s posture alone has a measurable influence on his reading speed, because someone who sits upright and with good body tension can… Read More »Factors influencing the speed of reading
Speed reading
Speed reading was studied by Evelyn Wood (Reading Dynamics) in the 1950s and popularized worldwide beginning in the 1960s. How best to learn speed reading… Read More »Speed reading
Mini relaxation exercises
In stressful situations, short exercises like the following can help: Run errands, fetch or bring something look at a nice photo or picture for a… Read More »Mini relaxation exercises
Meditation: Deep relaxation
This exercise comes from hypnosis. It allows you to gradually enter a deep state of relaxation. Make yourself comfortable on a chair, close your eyes.… Read More »Meditation: Deep relaxation
How to make your thoughts quieter
Find a quiet place and take five to ten minutes. Sit upright, either cross-legged on the floor or in a chair, and you’re ready to… Read More »How to make your thoughts quieter
What are the causes of poor memory?
Temporary memory problems can occur more frequently in the case of stress, lack of sleep or psychological problems and usually disappear when the life situation… Read More »What are the causes of poor memory?
The 3 levels of attention
In order to be able to concentrate optimally on the learning material, three levels of attention must be optimized: Activation is the basis for the… Read More »The 3 levels of attention
Questions as memory training
You have five minutes to spare because you’re waiting for the bus, or it’s still a while before your friend comes to visit. Ask yourself… Read More »Questions as memory training
Loci Method
The loci method is a well-known technique that can help you memorize things. Especially for remembering sequences, this technique is great. It ties in with… Read More »Loci Method
Learning foreign languages: Watching foreign language films
This learning tip for foreign languages is not innovative, but it works: If you watch movies in the original foreign language sound, you get used… Read More »Learning foreign languages: Watching foreign language films
Learning foreign languages: Just sing along
The pronunciation of a foreign language is a big hurdle for many students – in French even more than in German. You hear yourself speak,… Read More »Learning foreign languages: Just sing along
Formulate your own learning tips …
Try to formulate your own study tips by completing the following sentence starters: 1. When starting homework, it is better to … 2. When you… Read More »Formulate your own learning tips …
Socialization
The term socialization refers to the learning processes of social organisms that are based on interactions with conspecifics and enable the integration of an individual… Read More »Socialization
Imprinting
Imprinting is an irreversible form of learning. During the sensitive phase, environmental stimuli are permanently incorporated into the behavioral repertoire. Learning by imprinting occurs without… Read More »Imprinting
Blurting
Blurting is a useful study technique in the last period before an exam. It is best to set an alarm clock depending on the scope… Read More »Blurting
Let your child learn 4x short rather than 1x long
Let your child learn 4x short rather than 1x long. Studies show that it makes more sense to learn for a shorter time several times… Read More »Let your child learn 4x short rather than 1x long
Make sure there are enough breaks
If it’s not about topics that excite your child, you will notice that your child’s ability to concentrate decreases after a while. Mistakes creep in,… Read More »Make sure there are enough breaks
Ensure peace and quiet in the workplace
Is your child easily distracted? Then help him by providing a quiet environment or even silence while learning. To do this, try one or more… Read More »Ensure peace and quiet in the workplace
Keep the learning space tidy
When our middle child is painting, doing handicrafts or learning, the workplace quickly looks as if the proverbial bomb has hit. It makes me a… Read More »Keep the learning space tidy
Find the right place for learning
Many children are given their own desk in the nursery when they start school and are very proud of it. For some, it is the… Read More »Find the right place for learning
Find the right time for learning
Many children need a break right after school. A time when they DON’T HAVE to do anything. A time they can decide for themselves. Do… Read More »Find the right time for learning
How can I support my child?
You would like to support your child to enjoy learning again? Or – to retain this joy? You wish for many aha-moments for your child?… Read More »How can I support my child?